Events in Music History in July 1986

Farm Aid Concert

Jul 4 Farm Aid II benefit concert held in Manor, Texas; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Waylon Jennings, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Nicolette Larson, Los Lobos, and Steve Earle [1]

Music History

Jul 7 It is reported that Boy George is being treated for heroin addiction

The Bridge

Jul 9 Columbia Records releases "The Bridge", singer-songwriter Billy Joel's tenth studio album

Press

Jul 14 Paul McCartney releases single "Press", from the album "Press To Play"